The EU plans to maintain its moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, despite opposition from Norway and industry representatives. The LDAC supports the ban, citing the Arctic’s ecological importance, climate pressures, and potential risks to fisheries and marine ecosystems.
The European Commission will maintain its ban on new Arctic oil and gas drilling in its revised Arctic strategy, despite pressure from Norway. Brussels says the moratorium is necessary to meet EU climate goals and protect the environment.
The EU may decide in October whether to maintain or drop its proposed ban on new Arctic oil and gas exploration. The decision reflects growing concerns over energy security, geopolitical competition and the Arctic’s strategic resources.
Consumers face a double whammy of rising oil prices and Treasury yields amid the U.S. war with Iran. Higher energy costs have erased tax-refund gains, while households tap savings to sustain spending.
OEUK says moving the new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy to 2027 could raise an extra £14.9 billion for the UK government. The industry argues earlier tax reform would restore investment confidence and slow the decline of North Sea oil and gas production. OEUK warns current tax uncertainty is driving operators away, increasing the UK's dependence on oil and gas imports.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown, alongside ongoing Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb risks, is tightening global energy supply and increasing volatility. USOIL and UKOIL remain bullish, while Natural Gas is slightly bullish as LNG supply risks intensify.